Praia de Monte Gordo
Vila Real de Santo António, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia de Monte Gordo is one of the longest urban beaches on the eastern Algarve, with a wide stretch of golden sand and particularly warm water, influenced by the Guadiana current. The town of Monte Gordo has a casino and a broad range of accommodation, making it a very complete bathing destination. Calm water and fine sand are perfect for families with young children.
Length: 3.5 km
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Vila Real de S.António, 2.9 km from here, at 00:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 02:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Monte Gordo have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Monte Gordo has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Monte Gordo hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Monte Gordo holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Monte Gordo?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Monte Gordo.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Monte Gordo?
The bathing season at Praia de Monte Gordo runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Monte Gordo?
Yes — Praia de Monte Gordo has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Monte Gordo?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Monte Gordo specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 30 September 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Vila Real de Santo António town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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